Job Title:
Load and DER Forecasting - Distribution Planning Researchers
Location:
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Job Summary and Description:
Distribution utilities across the globe are undergoing efforts related to grid modernization, electrification, and DER integration which represents a significant transformation of the distribution system. The modernization of distribution planning in particular plays a critical role in ensuring a successful transition to the future with improved reliability, resilience, and resource utilization.
The EPRI Distribution Operations and Planning team leads research to advance the processes, tools, technology and workforce required for a modern distribution system. The research program is broad, with researchers working on topics across planning, operations, protection, and analytics.
EPRI is a great place to work for people that want to be a part of a dedicated team of engineers moving the industry forward and solving today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. We are looking for energetic engineers, consulting engineers or analysts with experience in Load and DER Forecasting for Distribution Planning. Specifically, EPRI values technical expertise and applied knowledge in:
- Experience with development of medium-term (1 to 10 years and/or long-term (over 10 years) load and DER forecasts forecasts in utility distribution planning studies
- Experience with applying and integrating planning forecasts in annual, long-term strategic, and/or integrated distribution planning studies
- Development or application of software tools for distribution planning forecasts
- Methods and data to develop granular load and DER forecasts for distribution (propensity modeling, adoption, etc.).
- Experience aligning planning forecasts developed at different system levels (transmission system, service territory wide, planning area, substation/feeder, customer, etc.)
- Distribution planning procedures and practices
- Developing methods to leverage new data to improve planning load and DER forecasts
- Weather normalization procedures and practices
A career at EPRI is both challenging and rewarding. This team gives you the opportunity to grow your knowledge and apply it to make a difference across the industry and the public. We are currently looking to add several people to the team and are open to different backgrounds and experience levels.
If this sounds interesting to you, let’s talk about how you can join us on our mission to shape the future of safer, more affordable, more environmentally responsible, and reliable energy.
The salary range for this position is $100,150 USD to $135,450 USD annually.
This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).
EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.
EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled
Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.
www.epri.com
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